Cookie quantity

I have to bring cookies for church reception 4 100; there's other food. Suggestions on how much 2 bake?

Jestei
  • Posted by: Jestei
  • March 30, 2012
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SallyBroff
SallyBroff March 30, 2012
I recommend that your group determine how many each dish should feed and make that part of the signup. Maybe everyone should bring enough for ten.
 
Sadassa_Ulna
Sadassa_Ulna March 30, 2012
Bar cookies are a little easier than drop or roll-out; if you have enough rimmed cookie sheets you can save some time by baking then slicing into bars. My first thought was 2 per person as well....
 
mrslarkin
mrslarkin March 30, 2012
Bar cookies are a great idea, Sadassa_Ulna.

I like this bar cookie recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Shortbread-Base-101161

or something like this slice-and-bake that makes a whole lot: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/Lemony-Slice-and-Bakes-368940

or you can make two batches of these and call it a day: http://www.food52.com/recipes/15349_flo_brakers_pains_damande

 
garlic&lemon
garlic&lemon March 30, 2012
I have to agree with fiveandspice. My experience with church potlucks is that there ends up being too much, low-level (read cake mix and cool whip based) deserts. Usually, I bring a single recipe of ginger snaps or molasses cookies (someone else is bound to bring chocolate chip). My recipe makes 6 dozen. People are delighted to get a home-made gingersnap. Then I don't have a lot (if any) to bring home. If there are not multiple people bringing desert, then I would double the recipe and bring 12 dozen. But don't think you have to make enough for every single person. Some people actually prefer "ambrosia" or gooey box-based chocolate pudding.
 
fiveandspice
fiveandspice March 30, 2012
If there are others bringing desserts, then in my experience from church potlucks, I'd say you would only be expected to bring one cookie per person. Usually church potlucks wind up with such quantities of dessert, it's insane. If your cookies are going to be one of the main desserts, then I'd say bring enough for 2-3 per person, depending on their size. I know people like dessert, but they don't *need* to eat a ton of it. Have them fill up on hotdish. :)
 
mrslarkin
mrslarkin March 30, 2012
a whole mess. :) can you give us some more details? what other food/desserts will there be?

If there are other desserts, I'd definitely start with two cookies per person - 16 dozen.

Did you pick your cookie yet? Choose a recipe that can fit a whole bunch of cookies on a cookie sheet. I'll go take a peak around and see if there's something that might fit the bill.
 
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